- News
John Frusciante rejoins Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers today announced on Instagram that John Frusciante is set to rejoin the band, with current six-stringer Josh Klinghoffer departing after...Noel Gallagher hints at upcoming Gibson signature model
“I’ve written some great fucking songs on that guitar,” said Gallagher – and maybe you will too.Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape returns for 2020, with major shred royalty making appearances
Focusing on the 80s shred stars signed to Shrapnel Records.Rumours of a Talking Heads reunion are shot down by David Byrne, after being sparked by ‘official’ Instagram account
The frontman said he had “never heard of” the account.
- Features
The 2019 Roundup: 10 most popular interviews
We check out the most talked-about interviews of the year.“I’ll take great pleasure in ruining their days” Noel Gallagher on making the new High Flying Birds EP for himself
The legendary Oasis songwriter and solo star talks Strats, Jazzmasters and his forthcoming Gibson signature guitar.In Pictures: Best of International Vintage Guitar Show Veenendaal
There are countless reasons to visit the Netherlands – now you can add Europe’s biggest vintage guitar show to the list. We head to Vintage Veenendaal to find out more.Has Fender won the modelling amp war with the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb?
Fender's new Tone Master Deluxe Reverb comes at a time when most guitar players are choosing to forego their heads and cabs in favour...
- Reviews
Review: Fredric Effects Regent 150 Preamp & Verzerrer Distortion
These two British-made pedals have both been designed in tribute to obscure kit from the old Eastern Bloc… but the results could hardly be more different.Review: Dunlop GCJ95 Gary Clark Jr Cry Baby & DB01B Dimebag Cry Baby From Hell
If you think all wah-wah pedals just go ‘wah’, these two latest signature models from Dunlop’s ever-expanding Cry Baby range are different enough to set you straight.Review: Rodenberg TB Drive Shakedown Special
Nashville-based guitarist Tyler Bryant is no stranger to overdrive and this ‘Bird Skull’ edition of his signature pedal promises plenty of punch.Review: Mooer Tone Capture GTR
Can you turn a Telecaster into a Gretsch via a pedal? This tiny digital stompbox may have the answer.
- Gear
Ernie Ball is more than just guitar strings
Ernie Ball also have a plethora of high quality and industry standard accessories to ensure you always have what you need to hand.Rise Against’s Joe Principe opens a Reverb shop
With a huge collection of Fender basses.TC Electronic releases the Hall of Fame 2 Mini and Flashback 2 Mini
The two mini pedals are the first to feature MASH switches.Fender announces the Flame Maple Top Stratocaster HSS Thinline
The latest entry in Fender’s Rarities line-up.Danelectro unveils the funky, retro-inspired 64XT
A modern interpretation of the reversed double cutaway.
- Guides
EIght best P-90 pickups to buy in 2019
Introducing a quartet of P-90 pickups that are faithful to vintage specs.The ultimate Xmas gift guide for any budget
Check out our gift guide for Christmas this year!The 2019 Roundup: 10 most popular news stories
We check out the most talked-about news of this year.Guitar DIY: How to care for your guitar’s fretboard
Matt Gleeson of Monty's Guitars takes a grubby old acoustic guitar and talks us through the basics of properly cleaning and conditioning your fretboard.
- Learn
How to play Red Hot Chili Peppers-style chords (Part Two)
Rod Fogg -This time around we examine John Frusciante's chord voicings and sequences.How to play Red Hot Chili Peppers-style chords (Part One)
Rod Fogg -The Red Hot Chili Peppers have had several hot-shot guitar players in their long career, but none has been as influential as John Frusciante. Here, we take a look at his approach to fingerpicked chords.Chord Clinic: How to play Arctic Monkeys-style chords
Rod Fogg -We take a look at chord sequences inspired by Alex Turner and Jamie Cook, and find that they tend to be anything but predictable.Essential Blues Guitar Lessons Part Eight: Double Stops
We're taking a look at a concept that will add something new to your lead playing: double stops.
- Magazine
- Gear Of The Year 2019
- News
John Frusciante rejoins Red Hot Chili Peppers
Red Hot Chili Peppers today announced on Instagram that John Frusciante is set to rejoin the band, with current six-stringer Josh Klinghoffer departing after...Noel Gallagher hints at upcoming Gibson signature model
“I’ve written some great fucking songs on that guitar,” said Gallagher – and maybe you will too.Paul Gilbert’s Great Guitar Escape returns for 2020, with major shred royalty making appearances
Focusing on the 80s shred stars signed to Shrapnel Records.Rumours of a Talking Heads reunion are shot down by David Byrne, after being sparked by ‘official’ Instagram account
The frontman said he had “never heard of” the account.
- Features
The 2019 Roundup: 10 most popular interviews
We check out the most talked-about interviews of the year.“I’ll take great pleasure in ruining their days” Noel Gallagher on making the new High Flying Birds EP for himself
The legendary Oasis songwriter and solo star talks Strats, Jazzmasters and his forthcoming Gibson signature guitar.In Pictures: Best of International Vintage Guitar Show Veenendaal
There are countless reasons to visit the Netherlands – now you can add Europe’s biggest vintage guitar show to the list. We head to Vintage Veenendaal to find out more.Has Fender won the modelling amp war with the Tone Master Deluxe Reverb?
Fender's new Tone Master Deluxe Reverb comes at a time when most guitar players are choosing to forego their heads and cabs in favour...
- Reviews
Review: Fredric Effects Regent 150 Preamp & Verzerrer Distortion
These two British-made pedals have both been designed in tribute to obscure kit from the old Eastern Bloc… but the results could hardly be more different.